I am a painter working in pastels, with some oils, and acrylics. I sketch in pen and ink. As an artist my original paintings are influenced from living in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Bolivia, Peru and Chile, and travels throughout much of Canada and all our fifty States.
This is my spot for posting paintings and sketches, to muse mostly about art, life and a little about UT Baseball.

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Saturday, May 01, 2010

Music, Music, Music

We are having a musical weekend. We started off the evening at the Roadhouse in Bastrop. We went to see and listen to Byrd and Street. They are soooo good. Larry Byrd and Kathy Street are both visual artists, too. They promised me they would bring a few prints and CD's for me to sell at the gallery. You can hear their music on their page.

Greg Lowry, Kathy Street and Larry Byrd

The music was great and the food wasn't bad either. They have fish and chips on Friday, which Gene and others enjoyed very much. A group of artists were there.

Regina and Larry came out from Austin. Regina brought a new painting for the gallery and some cards and prints. Very nice to have them visit and bring new "stuff" (art).

From there we went to the Lumberyard for some jazz on Main Street in Bastrop. That was fun, too. They sell snacks and soft drinks and you can BYOB. The group last night was the Academy Jazz Players.

Tonight we go to a Revel in Austin. Classical cello and piano with Joel Becktell and Carla McElhaney. We have been to several of their concerts. Fantastic music, casual fun and an evening to remember. We met Joel in my hometown, Magdalena, New Mexico, of all places. He likes art, too!! I don't know when they will be back to the Austin area, this is the last Revel of the season. Hope you will be there.

About Me

I Grew up in a small town , Magdalena, New Mexico. I enjoy art and the pleasure other people get from my work. I always donate some of my sales and art to charities, especially for children. That started in Bolivia with Para los Niños. (Link on sidebar)
"I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns." --
Winston Churchill

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